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The 2020 Aston Martin DBX is a long time coming. After all, this is Aston’s first attempt at building an entirely new product, its first SUV, and it needs to be better than good. There’s a lot riding on the new DBX: the British automaker is projecting an annual production of 4,000 vehicles by 2023, with the DBX leading the way. The first concept was shown back in 2015, and even back then it was clear that Aston's entry into the luxury SUV space was shaping up to something special.

Ford is developing a hands-free driving system for the Mustang Mach-E, which will allow the all-electric car to pilot itself on certain roads without the driver needing to touch the wheel. The as-yet-unnamed feature isn't expected to launch at the same time as the first 2021 Mustang Mach-E models arrive in dealerships, but Ford says that doesn't mean early-adopters will miss out.

Alfa Romeo has revealed its 2020 updates for the Giulia and Stelvio, promising smarter technology, more active safety, and a cabin that better befits the name for the new model year. Making their debut at the LA Auto Show 2019, the 2020 Giulia and 2020 Stelvio - Alfa's sedan and SUV, respectively - tackle one of the lingering frustrations voiced by would-be owners.

Ford might have thought it would get the lion's share of new EV attention this week, but BMW is aiming to upstage the Mustang Mach-E with news that the new BMW i4 is now in testing. The sleek "four-door coupe" will be all-electric when it pulls into dealerships from 2021 onwards, and the promise is V8 performance with zero emissions.

When you get the opportunity to drive a concept car, and to be ahead of a superhero like Tony Stark, you don't say no. No, I’m not the genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist I wanted to be growing up - I’m still working on that - but getting to try out the Audi e-tron GT Concept is perhaps the next best thing.

The LA Auto Show 2018 wasn't lacking in alluring supercars, concepts, and EVs, but some of the cars stood head and shoulders above the rest. Whether for their electric ambition, for putting a fresh spin on a classic, or just for being drop-dead delicious, these best-of-show models each have something to recommend them. Read on for our top five most noteworthy cars of the LA Auto Show 2018.

Audi didn't really need Robert Downey Jr. or an Iron Man connection to make the e-tron GT Concept stand out at the LA Auto Show 2018 this week: the stunning all-electric car is conspicuous enough on its own. Not only does the concept demonstrate Audi's flexible EV architecture, but its commitment to making electric cars that are not only capable but covetable, too.

The 2020 Mazda3 is a gamble, and while it may look seductive with its newest iteration of Mazda's Kodo design language, the big risk is under the hood. Mazda has focused on its strengths - style, driving engagement, and being just plain different from Ford, Kia, Hyundai, and others - but it's what the Mazda3 isn't that may decide its fate.

Kia doesn't need hamsters any more: the 2020 Soul and Soul EV are compelling enough on their own merits. With the furry sidekicks out of the way, the third-generation Soul hatchback can focus instead on its own particular recipe of quirky style and punchy performance, particularly in its newest electric form.

You might not know the name Rivian right now, but if the EV startup has its way you'll be saying it alongside Tesla in just a few years time. Having flown generally under the radar since setting up shop in 2009, the automaker brought not one but two cars to the LA Auto Show 2018 this week, and both have the potential to seriously shake up not only the electrification space, but the car industry in general.

Big, glitzy, and unapologetically brash, the 2020 Lincoln Aviator is the latest example of the automaker's singularly lavish vision of "American luxury." Smaller sibling to the Navigator, though hardly less imposing, the new midsize SUV also debuts Lincoln's new hybrid drivetrain.

Nissan is working hard to grab more marketshare from its competitors and to do that it has been refreshing many of its cars. Nissan has unveiled the 2019 Murano SUV, and 2019 Maxima and both have been refreshed with new style and safety gear. The 2019 Murano has gained a new V-motion design, enhanced premium content, and available Nissan Safety Shield 360 tech.